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Abstract This article proposes a symbolic–iconic interpretive model—here termed the Symbolic Codex of the Albanian Language —as an alternative to conventional comparative and historical linguistic methodologies. The central claim is that Albanian preserves an archaic system of graphic, phonetic, and kinematic codes embedded in the structure of its lexicon. These symbolic codes, it is argued, predate and underlie later linguistic developments in the Mediterranean sphere, including those visible in Etruscan, Latin, and Italian. Through a structural comparison of the Albanian goja/gola (“mouth”) and the Italian sole (“sun”), the article demonstrates how distinct semantic fields can exhibit identical symbolic architectures. The existence of this shared architecture suggests a deeper, often overlooked continuity of linguistic intelligence grounded in early Albanian conceptual systems. Conventional Indo-European etymology, while genealogically useful, is shown to be insufficient for expla...

The question of symbolism begins not with an object but with an origin—an emergence of meaning prior to any distinction between the “first” and the “pure.” In the horizon of early thought, these two do not confront each other as separate concepts; they are co-given, unfolding from the same primordial openness of being. Their unity arises because both are grounded in a singular symbolic event, a gesture through which language first lets the world appear. The initial form of being is pure not as a moral category but as an ontological condition. It is the state in which being has not yet been touched by the sedimentation of alteration, by the layering that conceals as much as it reveals. Once modification occurs, a second stratum is imposed—an intrusion of otherness that veils the transparency of the first. In this moment, the originary I (A) withdraws; its presence recedes into a form of absence, into what Heidegger might call a “no-longer” that nevertheless continues to speak through ...

The Latin neuter sīgnŭm /ˈsiːɡ.nʊm/ (< earlier sīg-nom ) is traditionally glossed as ‘sign, mark, token’. Classical Indo-European etymologies situate it within two principal derivational pathways: PIE sek- ‘to cut, divide’ → semantic trajectory “cut, incision → mark” → Latin secāre ‘to cut’, segmentum PIE sekʷ- ‘to follow, pursue’ → semantic trajectory “follow → indicate → signify” → Latin sequor , consequi Both reconstructions are formally plausible but exhibit nontrivial semantic discontinuities and fail to account for the internal morphological structure sīg- + -num . 1. Symbolic-Morphological Decomposition: (SY) + (G) Hypothesis Under a symbolic philology framework, sīgnŭm may be decomposed into the symbolic root SY plus the object-marker consonant G , yielding a structure SY-G + -num → “that which the eye directs itself toward.” The proposed symbolic root SY corresponds to Albanian sy /sy/ ‘eye’ < Proto-Albanian *su/*sü/*si (> PIE ḱsu-? or pre-IE ...

Abstract This article examines etymology not as a narrow linguistic procedure but as a philosophical and epistemological investigation into the origins of human language. It argues that etymological inquiry, when freed from prevailing contemporary ideological constraints, becomes a multidimensional method for uncovering the conceptual, symbolic, and physical structures embedded in words. Using Albanian as a primary case study, the article proposes that the Albanian language preserves conceptual and symbolic forms that challenge widely accepted Indo-European reconstructions. Through examples such as the semantic field of circle and the problematic etymology of Latin prātum , the paper highlights the need to reassess linguistic origins by reintroducing Albanian into comparative analysis. 1. Introduction Etymology has often been reduced to a technical exercise concerned with tracing phonological developments and reconstructing hypothetical roots. Such an approach, shaped by modern lingui...

Linguistic Glob is an academically oriented blog dedicated to the study of historical linguistics , etymology , and the origins of language . Its purpose is to encourage critical reflection and scholarly discussion on the development, structure, and symbolism of languages. The blog presents theories, interpretations, and alternative perspectives that challenge or expand established linguistic studies. Through detailed analyses, the posts explore how words and alphabetic symbols carry profound historical and cultural meanings, drawing on comparative methods and interdisciplinary research .

N is a symbol oof movement and stopping.It represents an impassable object in front of you, or the place where you must go and then stop — going no further. The left side of the letter N — the vertical line and the diagonal stroke that is not at a right angle — originally came from a serpentine line, symbolizing movement. The right side, the second vertical line, represents the obstacle or the end point of that movement. An illustration that helps explain the origin of the letter N can be found in the movement of walking feet, from which it descends, and in the double Z of the Illyrians. Since the dawn of spoken language, the image of a person walking or running — feet and hands in motion — has served as a chosen symbol of movement. Over time, Albanians and other European peoples lost the original meanings of many ancient symbols, yet the Albanian language preserved them within itself. The letters of the alphabet come from symbols that reflect objects, actions, and human experiences — ...

The history of the Albanians and their language stands defenseless against the ignorance of modern European historians and linguists who remain determined to uphold the great falsehood surrounding Albanian history and language. In reality, the Albanian language forms the foundation of both the Greek and Slavic alphabets. Its words serve as symbols that explain the meaning of each of their letters — from alpha from the Albanian language word "fjala" meaning “word,” to glagolitic, from the Albanian language word "gola" meaning “mouth.” A word is not merely a sound but the expression linked to an alphabetic symbol; the mouth, in turn, is the source of both the word and of speech itself. Yet, modern scholarship continues to promote certain misconceptions as established truths: “The Greek alphabet is derived from the Phoenician alphabet, and its letters have specific meanings and origins. The letter ‘alpha’ is believed to come from the Phoenician ‘aleph,’ representing th...

The D also carries the symbolism of division or half, being a semi-circular division that not only divides but also implies damage or incompleteness. This symbol has generated various words, some of which have evolved metaphorically in Albanian words like "gjysmak". Despite differing in form, these words originate from the same primordial symbol. Linguists think that the Albanian word "gjysmak" derives from the root word "gjysmë" ("half"), with the suffix "-ak". The etymology of "gjysmë" is complex, but it is believed to reflect a development from a Proto-Indo-European (PIE) root related to "half" or "part". This etymological approach is very limited, focusing on a single aspect of the word's development. The method of etymology oversimplify the complexities of word origins. The true origins of words can be multifaceted, influenced by various symbolic and metaphorization factors. It's possible that ...